Our Vision….Transform communities by matching safe, nurturing adult mentors with area youth,
so they reach their full potential and become positive contributors to society.
Welcome To Kinship Mentoring
of Columbia County (Wisconsin)
Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County
offers 2 programs: Community Mentoring &
Lunch Buddies Program
Community Mentoring
Children or youth ages 5-16 living in Columbia County with an identified need are matched with a caring adult. They are matched according to location, similar interests, and personalities. The time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month with a one-year commitment.
The Mentor and Mentee will enjoy exploring fun in the community - going fishing, visiting the library, playing at a park, hiking a trail, enjoying some ice cream, or at the mentor's house baking, playing board games, drawing, puzzles, etc. We encourage the mentors to have their mentee try new things and experiences! Interested adults must be at least 18 years of age, interviewed, and undergo extensive background checks and comprehensive screening before being matched.
Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program
Students in grades 3 - 8, in the Columbia County area school district, are matched with a caring adult. The Lunch Buddy Mentor meets their Mentee (student) twice a month - on set dates, at their school, during the child’s lunch period.
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Kinship Mentoring has partnered with these great organizations to continue to support children and families in our communities
The Lodi Community Action Team
MISSION - LCAT empowers our school and community to prevent youth substance use through education, environmental prevention strategies, and connections with caring adult.
VISION - A community where all youth are empowered to make healthy choices.
Prevention And Response Columbia County
MISSION - Through collaborating with Columbia County communities, we identify, guide, support, lead and advocate for prevention and recovery strategies to decrease the occurrence of substance abuse in our county.
VISION - Create a healthier Columbia County with sustainable drug-free communities.
